Tommie Smith, the 1968 Olympic gold medalist for the 200 meter dash, explains why he and John Carlos did the black power salute on the podium and explains the importance of the memorable event. Continue reading
John Carlos discusses how his grandchildren reacted to a large crowd gathering to hear him speak and shares his thoughts on race relations in the modern day. Continue reading
Ashley, a high school student in DC, explains how hearing John Carlos speak about the 1968 black power salute made her feel and how it encouraged her to get involved in social change. Continue reading
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, discusses why winning the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize was a great honor for the EU. Continue reading
Martin, a Swedish citizen, watches the results of the 2012 Nobel Peace Price announcement live and shares his reaction about the recipient of the award, the EU. Continue reading
Thorbjørn Jagland, Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, discusses why the European Union was awarded the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. Continue reading
I was driving my very cool red convertible Corvair , famously deemed "unsafe at any speed " by Ralph Nader. I remember that it was a mild day for a Pennsylvania November. As I tooled down the Route 309 expressway listening to music on the car radio, the program was … Continue reading
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes discusses working with Bayard Rustin and her admiration for him. Continue reading
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton recalls the music of the March on Washington and how it changed the atmosphere of the gathering. Continue reading
Carlotta Walls Lanier, one of the Little Rock Nine, recalls going to school accompanied by armed soldiers. Continue reading